
Godda Lok Sabha JH, MP demands amendment of the SPT ACT for Development Works
Godda Lok Sabha JH, MP demands amendment of the SPT ACT for Development Works, He said that under SPT ACT land is locked for both Tribals and Non - Tribals, because of which the non tribals are even not able to sell their lands for educational works, for bank lones, etc. He said that non tribals should be given the right to sell their lands when needed.
The Santhal Pargana Tendency Act [ SPT ACT ] applies on the Santhal Pargana divison of Jharkhand state. Santhal Pargana consists of 6 district Deoghar - 12.13% tribes, Godda - 21.25% tribes, Sahibganj - 26.80% tribes, Jamtara - 30.40% tribes, Pakur - 42.10% tribes and Dumka - 43.22% tribes.